Wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee

About Historic Westwood

Historic Westwood was built in East Tennessee as a “wedding promise” in 1890 by John Edwin Lutz and his wife, Ann Adelia Armstrong Lutz. Originally sited on 12 acres along Kingston Pike, it was designed by notable architects Baumann Brothers in the grand Richardsonian Romanesque style so popular in the late 19th century. Westwood is one of Knoxville’s treasured vintage houses known as “The Three Sisters,” which also includes Crescent Bend and Bleak House. Adelia Lutz was the first professional female artist not only in Knoxville, but in all of Tennessee. The house is filled with her beautiful hand-painted decorative frescos. This venue is one of Knoxville’s most romantic wedding locations. The elegant location even features a heart-shaped drive that has welcomed generations of happy couples who celebrated their nuptials at this one-of-a-kind vintage mansion wedding venue. You can become a part of this wedding tradition when you welcome your family and friends to celebrate your love at Historic Westwood. Mickey Mallonee, our Director of Events, can guide you through planning all aspects of your wedding. From your engagement party to throwing your bouquet, Historic Westwood will provide the perfect vintage venue for memories that will last a lifetime.

Vintage Wedding Packages

THE WEDDING PROMISE

4 Hours event time

1 Hour Rehearsal Time plus photoshoot time with your photographer

Matheny Cottage dressing rooms for the wedding party with separate changing areas for men and women, full kitchen, parking for 4, wifi, cable tv

1 event staff person on site throughout your event along with security guard

Consultation with Event Director for up to 2 hours regarding venue style, décor, music, lighting, event flow, and floor plan and serving as liaison with caterer, photographer, florist, and other vendors.

THE WEDDING BOUQUET

3 Hours event time

1 Hour Rehearsal Time plus photoshoot time with your photographer

Matheny Cottage dressing rooms for the wedding party with separate changing areas for men and women, full kitchen, parking for 4, wifi, cable tv

1 event staff person on site throughout your event along with security guard

Consultation with Event Director for up to 2 hours regarding venue style, décor, music, lighting, event flow, and floor plan and serving as liaison with caterer, photographer, florist, and other vendors.

ALMOST ELOPEMENT PACKAGE

1 Hour for your wedding and reception

Wedding officiate

Bridal bouquet and boutonniere

Wedding cake and champagne

Within Driving Distance….

1982 World’s Fair Park/Sunsphere (6 minutes)

Market Square/Downtown Knoxville (9 minutes)

Knoxville Museum of Art (8 minutes)

Knoxville Zoo (12 minutes)

Great Smokey Mountains National Park (45 minutes)

Pigeon Forge Tennessee (48 minutes)

For a full list of nearby TN attractions, and to get information about walking tours, contact info@knoxheritage.org.